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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,742.60, 1,205,175.90 and 242,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,742.60, 1,205,175.90 and 242,704.20 is: 363,924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,742.60 : 1,205,175.90 = 242,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,742.60/1,205,175.90 = 242,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,742.60x = 1,205,175.90 × 242,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,742.60x = 292,501,252,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,501,252,668.78/803,742.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,924.04

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